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Cyprus 58 - 0 Azerbaijan, 6th March 2010, Pafiako Stadium, Pafos.

Senior Men's 1st XV vice captain, Christo Kasabi produced his finest performance for his national side in this one sided encounter in Paphos, Cyprus. Kasabi in his 9th international appearance was dominant in the scrum, and provided 100% lineout accuracy which laid the foundations for Cyprus to outclass their opponents Azerbaijan 58-0. Unfortunately Kasabi was unable to transfer his excellent try scoring club form onto the international arena but he was excellent in the loose and tireless in defence culminating in a number of turnovers for Cyprus.

Kasabi will be looking to winning his 10th cap in three weeks time in a mouth watering encounter against Bosnia in Paphos on the 27th March. The previous encounter between the two sides was an 6-8 victory to Cyprus in the snow in Zenica, Bosnia. If Cyprus win that game, they win the league and gain promotion to Division 3C.

For more info go to: http://www.cyprus-rugby.com/

League Standings go to: http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/competition_detail.php?compet=134&gpement=1357

For some video highlights of the game go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMboEnmv2fw

Christo Kasabi (Top Row, 5th from left to right) pictured before Cyprus vs. Azerbaijan 06.03.10

Following on from the successful Saracens Storm match at Bramley Road earlier this season, the team will be back at the home of Saracens Amateurs for a friendly against the Army on Wednesday 24 March, kick off is 7.30pm.

Entry is £3 by donation and kids go free.

Charles Portsmouth

Honorary Secretary

Jules Davies has asked to step down from his role as Mini & Youth Section Chairman with immediate effect. This decision, which has been arrived at reluctantly by Jules, is as a result of his increased workload in his “day job” which means that he cannot devote the required time and resources to this important role at Saracens. Jules has requested that he continue to be involved in the development of the coaching of the Mini & Youth Section and accordingly he will be a member of a Mini & Youth section Sub-Committee to take this forward.

Marc Georghiou has agreed to step into the role of Mini & Junior Chairman with immediate effect and the General Committee of the Club has gratefully accepted this offer to ensure that this important role is covered for the rest of the season and the build up to next season.

The post of Mini & Youth Chairman will be subject to election at the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Club and Marc Georghiou has stated his intention to stand for election at that time. All those who wish to stand for election for this role are encouraged to do so and if you wish to discuss the role and the duties involved please do not hesitate to contact any of the General Committee or Jules Davies or Marc Georghiou.

The Committee on behalf of the whole Club extends our grateful thanks to Jules Davies for the leadership and commitment that he has displayed to the Mini & Youth Section as its Chairman over the past few years. The Committee wishes Marc every success in taking on the role.

Charles Portsmouth

Honorary Secretary

8 March 2010

The 1stXV are away to Harlequins in league action this sat(6th march) whilst the 2`s are also away in a re arranged cup fixture to Enfield Ignations.

On Sun(7th march) the Colts are at home to Old Albanians in an important league fixture.

Terry Edwards.

On weds 3rd march Saracens senior section played hosts to the Met Police under the floodlights in what was a very enjoyable night for all concerned.

Saracens fielded 33 players representing all 4 senior sides using rolling subs to guarentee every player took part.Sadly I wasn`t present but Mark reported James,Lewis and Chris had fine games but all players contributed well to a 65-0 win for Saracens.I`m also pleased to note Northy made a welcome return,again!

The Met were keen to arrange a re match and it is thought this may be possible prior to the end of the current season.

Our thanks go to Ref Mostyn Jenkins who stepped in to take charge of the fixture with little warning,

Terry Edwards.

The 1stXV home game tomorrow v Old Abbotstonians has been cancelled.The opposition have conceeded and we will receive the points.This follows the cancellation of the 2ndXV match against Mill Hill yesterday and as the 3`s are away there are now no matches at Bramley Road this saturday.

Terry Edwards.

As many of you will now know the mens 1stXV have received a home draw in the next round against Teddington on sat 13th march.The RFU have sent me a letter providing further information:the winners of that tie will play away against either Newmarket or Uckfield on sat 3rd april in the south east divisional final.This differs from last year when the last 4 in each division came together in a national last 16.The winners from each of the 4 divisional finals will then compete in the national semi finals which take place on sat 1st may and the final is to be played at Twickenham on sat 15th may.

Terry Edwards.

Huge cup match for the 1stXV this saturday at Bramley Road v Stowmarket,kick off 2.30pm.This is the most important game the Mens team has faced in the new era.

Come and show your support and enjoy the 6 Nations in the clubhouse afterwards.

See you there and come early if you can to watch the U13`s in action for a warm up game against Stowmarket U13`s,kick off 1.00pm.

Terry Edwards.